4-H is an informal practical, learning-by-doing educational program for youth. Professional and volunteer staff provide educational projects and activities in shooting sports, animal science, family and consumer sciences, leisure arts, citizenship and leadership. It is the youth component of the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service in Natrona County.

4-H develops skills that will last a lifetime by helping young people acquire self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, confidence, the ability to set goals, communication skills, record keeping skills and a better understanding of themselves and others. These things are taught with a framework of the Character Counts program; TRUSTWORTHY, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, FAIRNESS, CARING and CITIZENSHIP.

Monthly newsletters update you on upcoming activities and our County's schedule. Committee meetings are held for specific projects. Your club leader and our local 4-H staff are available along with a lending library. Information is available at the state 4-H website.

For youth 8-18 years of age, complete a member registration form and pay a voluntary $12.00 assessment fee. We will place you in a club. Natrona County 4-H 2011 Fairgrounds Road Casper, Wyoming 82604 307-235-9400

4-H is "learn by doing". You learn useful skills, how to get along with people and how to help in your community. We give youth a sense of belonging, mastery of a skill, independence & generosity. 4-H clubs are led by trained volunteers and meet during the year. (Most meet at our office at the ARLC.) We ask parents to attend with their child to get the maximum benefit.

Absentee voting allows you to cast your official ballot before election day, and optionally by mail. Because Wyoming is a "no-excuse" state it resembles what many other states refer to as Early Voting.

Yes, you must sign the envelope! If you were to vote at a precinct on election day you would be required to sign a voter slip before you were given a ballot, the absentee envelope serves as the voter slip in this case. Envelopes that are not signed will not be counted, per state law.

Yes your ballot will remain secret. On election day the Absentee Board meets to conduct the process of ensuring that all the envelopes are signed, and opening only those that are. The envelope is then opened and immediately added to the stack of other ballots to be counted, the ballots themselves are not inspected and once a ballot has been placed on the stack there is no way to identify whose ballot is whose.

Yes, as long as it is not election day. If you are already registered to vote you may take the ballot home with you, or you can mark and cast your ballot at the courthouse until 5:00 pm the day before the election.

There are two main issues to educate yourself on about the way Wyoming's Absentee voting works:

If you vote for too many people (for example you accidentally marked two people when you should have marked one) [this is called an overvote] and you submit your ballot at your precinct on election day then the machine would indicate this and give you an opportunity to request another ballot. If you Absentee vote you do not get the same opportunity.

If you mail your ballot there is no guarantee that the postal service will return the ballot on time. You can always return your ballot in person, if that is an option for your situation

Do NOT include a note or X out the mistaken vote. You can request a new ballot by calling the Elections Department at 235-9217.

Wyoming does not have a voter intent law so if a ballot is read by the machine then that is the vote we must tally. A space with too many marks, such as what happens when someone marks an X through a mistaken vote, is called an "overvote" and your vote will not be counted in that contest.

Values are determined by comparing your property with properties that are similar in location, style, size, age, and amenities. The market value is determined using recent sales of similar properties. More...

Yes they can. Currently there is no ceiling on the amount property taxes can increase in one year. If a ceiling on the amount of increase of property taxes were initiated it would necessitate legislative action.

If you don't agree with the value, you can contact our office within the 30-day appeal period and initiate an informal appeal. An informal appeal consists of a staff person and you reviewing the information we have on record regarding your property. In addition to the office review, if needed, a physical review of the property will be done. Once the informal review has been completed, you will be notified of the results. If you are content with the results the appeal process ends here. If the results of the review are not to your satisfaction, you may file a formal appeal with this office. An appeal hearing will be scheduled for you to meet with the County Board of Equalization to present your evidence as to why you think the Assessor's determined value is incorrect.

We visit properties when changes occur such as an issued building permit, when sales indicate a neighborhood review of if the area falls in the 6-year rotation of field inspections. We will also visit a property upon request.

We are able to search in various ways to answer current and previous ownership questions. Call our office at (307) 235-9444 or use one of our online tools. Access the tools from our Home Page by clicking on the Property Search or Online Mapping graphic button. Natrona County Home Page

All tangible personal property used in a business is taxable and must be reported. This will include, but not limited to, all furniture, fixtures, machines, computers, software, equipment, telephone systems, tools, manuals or libraries, unlicensed vehicles, mobile machinery, along with any small items used in a business.

It saves time and money; they permitting process helps you determine if your project is feasible or even allowable before you invest time and money completing the project. It ensures health and safety; Permits and inspections help to ensure that the work meets minimum building standards. It is the law; Natrona County requires you to obtain permits for most residential and commercial projects.

State statute is a fine of up to $750.00 per day. You take the chance of having to remove your structure; also, you will be charged a double fee for the permit and the property cannot receive any other permits.

Before construction, you must submit a Building Permit application, site plan, a copy of the building plans, (some may require to be signed by a licensed (in the state) Professional Engineer) and the correct fees to the Building Department. The staff will review the submission to ensure that the planned activities are in accordance with any Building Codes and Zoning Regulations. If the planned development is found to be in an area with special requirements, an additional permit may be required before construction can commence.

Natrona County has adopted the International Code Council (ICC) building codes for structures being built in the unincorporated areas of the county. These codes can be found at the ICC web site and our amendments to those codes are located on this website. ICC Website

Fences up to 7 feet high do not require a building permit. All fences must comply with Natrona County Zoning Resolution Chapter VII, Section 3, Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screening. A Zoning Certificate is still required.

Project valuation determines permit fees. Valuation has four (4) components, which are labor, material, overhead and profit. Valuation can also be determined by a contractor's contract price, all materials and labor costs shall be included.

All issued permits expire 180 days from issue date. A permit issued shall become void unless the work authorized by such permit is started within 6 months after issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended for a period of 6 months after the work has commenced.

The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not more than 180 days each. The request for an extension shall be in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

A site plan is a drawing of your lot showing the size and shape of the property and everything on it, both existing and proposed, drawn to scale and showing distances to property lines, and between other elements such as buildings, fences, garages, or other accessory structures. North arrow, street name, and address, legal description of property, and location of water, gas, electric and sewer should also be shown on the drawing along with any easements affecting the property. Indicate topography showing relative slope of the ground surface either by contour lines or by spot grades related to elevation of point.

Yes, as the homeowner/property owner and if this is your primary residence,, you may do the work; providing that all items are built in accordance with the adopted building code. You will need to obtain the correct permits and have all necessary inspections for your projects. However, we suggest that you use a licensed contractor.

After a permit is obtained call (307) 235-94435 at least 24 hours before you want the inspection. Busy times it may take up to 48 hours to get an inspection. Remember to call and get all of the required inspections for your project.

Usually, an inspection can be scheduled for the next day after your request for an inspection has been received (weekends and holidays excluded). At busy times it may take up two days to receive an inspection from the date of your request.

Due to varying work schedules and staff availability, only a general arrival time can be given for either the morning or the afternoon. We will be happy to have the inspector call and confirm a time frame to perform the inspection.

All underground work, rough framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, rough HVAC, rough gas piping, and all final work. A good rule to follow is; if you will have to cover up or fill it up or turn it on, then we need to inspect it before you do. A final inspection is required to close the permit. The project is to be completed according to the approved plans. All electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural installations must be completed. The project must be completed and ready to occupy.

A Certificate of Occupancy is a formal document that is issued when the project has been completed according to the approved plans and approved by a Building Inspector. When the Building Official finds no violations of the provisions of the codes or other laws that are enforced by the Development Department, he shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy. A request for a Certificate of Occupancy will require a seven business day advance notice.

Yes, you will need to obtain a Building Permit from our office and have the necessary inspections. Additionally, if the home is 20 years or older, a compliance inspection is required. A Building Permit is required before the home can be moved to the new location.

In most zoning districts a principle structure shall be permitted or applied for in order for an accessory building permit to be approved. An accessory building is defined as a subordinate building larger than 120 sf located on the same lot or tract as the principle building and which is incidental to the principle building. Some restrictions apply.

According to the County Clerk’s fees as per Wyoming statutes 18-3-402 and 34.1-9-409 and others, the County Clerk shall collect and remit to the County Treasurer the following real estate recording fees:

Recording charges for any instrument - first page is $12 and each additional page is $3

According to the County Clerk’s fees as per Wyoming statutes 18-3-402 and 34.1-9-409 and others, the County Clerk shall collect and remit to the County Treasurer the following liens filing (pursuant to Title 29) fees:

Traffic tickets are not paid in District Court. If you received the ticket from the Natrona County sheriff, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, or the Wyoming State Highway Patrol, the ticket is paid at: Circuit Court115 N. CenterSuite 400Casper, WY 82601Ph: (307) 235-9266

Because it takes some time to record all the child support payments we receive each day, we cannot answer this question until after 2:00 pm each day. The Child Support telephone number is (307) 235-9250.

Values are determined by comparing your property with properties that are similar in location, style, size, age, and amenities. The market value is determined using recent sales of similar properties. Read On ...

To find out what your zoning area is, you will need to call the Development Department (307) 235-9435. Have the subdivision name (if appropriate) or section, township, range, physical address, and the name of the property owner ready when you call. You can also try our online mapping tool - GeoSMART ...

Deaths are reported to the coroner by every law enforcement official, funeral director, ambulance attendant, hospital director, administrator, or person having custody of the body. Any physician in attendance upon such a decedent at the time of his/her death, shall also notify the coroner promptly.

Every coroner, as soon as they have completed their investigation of the cause and circumstances to a death occurring within their jurisdiction, shall complete the medical portion of the death certificate.

The Coroner’s Office never issues the death certificate. A death certificate can be obtained by contacting your funeral home of by requesting one from Wyoming Vitals and Statistics.

An autopsy is a surgical procedure (internal and external examination of the body) used to aid the coroner in establishing a cause of death in those cases where the cause cannot be established with a reasonable degree of certainty without an autopsy or mandated by state statue.

An autopsy is performed by a licensed forensic pathologist. Presently, there is no licensed forensic pathologist practicing in Wyoming. Therefore, the body is taken by our office to an outside hospital where our staff participates in the autopsy and returns with the body the same day.

At the time of autopsy, the forensic pathologist collects tissue slides, toxicology, and other medical information. Putting together all this information takes time, up to six to eight weeks or more. The immediate family can request a copy of the autopsy in writing from:Coroner's Office200 N. Center, Room #10Casper, WY 82601

No. The coroner may order an autopsy to be performed in any case deemed necessary. In matters of death investigation, the coroner has absolute and complete authority and unlimited powers to investigate, order chemical analysis of body tissues, and collaborate with law enforcement.

It is also the practice of the Natrona County coroner to include immediate family members in the steps taken in the investigation to inform and educate them as the investigation progresses.

The family needs to be involved in the questions of why, what, where, and how surrounding the death of their loved one. The coroner will make every effort to inform the family of any new findings or results of the autopsy.

The coroner's office is an office that is run by an elected official. By state statute the coroner's office has jurisdiction over certain deaths in order to determine the cause and manner of death. The following would be examples of cases that the coroner's office would look into:

* Sudden, unexpected deaths * Deaths of persons who have not been seen by a physician within the last sixty (60) days * Any death determined to be a health hazard * Any violent deaths (homicide, suicide) * Any deaths that are the result of an accident * Any unusual or unexplained deaths * Any deaths suspicious of violence * Any hospital death where the original admission involved any of the above.

The body will be released to the funeral home of the family's choice following the coroner's exam to determine the cause and manner of death. If there is sufficient medical history along with sufficient explanation surrounding the death and if there is no evidence of foul play, the body will be released to the funeral home that your family has chosen. If, however, there is any evidence of foul play or if the circumstances of the death that thought to be unusual, an autopsy is usually performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

Viewing and visitation are then permitted by the funeral home. If the family wants an autopsy they may contact a private pathologist for a private autopsy. There is a fee for private autopsies. There is no charge to a family if a coroner's forensic autopsy is performed. Autopsies will not prevent a family from having an open-casket funeral or interfere with viewing of the deceased in a normal manner. Once the body leaves the jurisdiction of the coroner's office, your communication should take place with the funeral home..

NOTE: The decision to perform an autopsy rests with the coroner's office. Family objections may be noted, but an autopsy may be required due to suspicion of violence in the death.

No. Autopsies are not always needed if the manner and cause of death can be determined by the coroner with evidence through investigations. A coroner investigator and law enforcement gather the information concerning the circumstances of a death, including medical and social history.

Yes. What a more appropriate venue than the Coroner's office to promote organ, tissue and cornea donations as gifts of life. As a forensic nurse the coroner is dedicated in promoting and facilitating organ and tissue donation. Our office is committed to carrying out a person's wishes to be a lifesaving donor. Through our partnership with Donor Alliance and Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, we make donation an option for the families that we serve.

A lot of information will be shared with you and your family. You will need to make several decisions. The following is a suggested list to help guide you and your loved ones:

1. Determine who the legal next of kin is to make decisions on the decedent's behalf. 2. You will need to select a funeral home to assist you in making funeral arrangements and to coordinate the final disposition of your love one's remains 3. Once you have chosen a funeral home, the funeral director will make arrangements to pick up and transport your loved one's remains back to the funeral home following our examination. 4. Finally, remember to check in on yourself. Stress can come into one's life quickly and unexpectedly. Do not be afraid to use resources available to you in your community.

All of these records are on file with the Natrona County Commissioner’s Office:200 N. CenterSuite 115Casper, WY 82601

The Commissioner’s Office is located on the first floor of the Natrona County Courthouse. There is a copying charge if you would like a photocopy of any document. The charge is $0.25 for first page and $0.10 for each additional page.

The Natrona County Commissioners' Office keeps recordings of the Natrona County Commission's meetings. You can request a copy of a recording by completing a Records Request Form. For more information, contact the Commissioners' Office at (307) 235-9202. There is a charge of $10 for each audio CD (80 minutes per CD).

While the assessor is responsible for the appraisal of property in a county, it is the responsibility of the County Commissioners, convening as the Board of Equalization (BOE), to correct assessment errors when the property owner appeals the assessment.

Valuation appeal forms can be picked up at either of the following offices:Office of the County Assessor200 N. CenterSuite 140Casper, WY 82601

The completed valuation appeal forms should be returned to the Commissioners’ Office as quickly as possible. If a hearing is requested, a hearing will be scheduled for the next available session during BOE.

An appraiser will review the appeal and contact the appellant to see if an agreement can be made. If an agreement is reached, contact the Commissioners' Office immediately to cancel the hearing. If an agreement cannot be reached, arrive at the scheduled hearing time prepared to present support for your appeal.

The Natrona County Detention Center is on administrative lock down from 5:30 am to 6:00 am, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. During these times, the facility will not release inmates on bond. Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, use the first entrance into the facility to pay the bond for the inmate.

Yes. You can change your party affiliation at the polls on election day, you can also change it before election day in the Elections department at the Courthouse. You will need to bring a government issued photo ID. You must change your affiliation in person, you can not change your affiliation over the phone or though the mail.Elections Department

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is technology in which spatial data in the form of points, lines, and shapes are linked to database attributes displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. Here is Wikipedia's entry on GIS.

Even though I do not offer a Job Shadow opportunity, I do offer the student to meet with me to learn more about what a forensic center is, what the coroner's and medical examiner's responsibilities are and what a typical day entails.

Because an autopsy is one of many tools I use to help me determine a manner and cause of death in a medicolegal death investigation, the case is confidential until the final decisions are made to complete the death certificate that is issued to the family by Wyoming Vitals and Statistics.

I am a nurse first. During my 31 years of being a registered nurse in the trauma world, I beleive that my most rewarding experience has been the discovery of forensic science in 1989 as it pertains to nurses specifically. The American Nurses Association recognizes Forensic Nursing as a subspecialty in Nursing. My forensic nursing subspecialty is Medicolegal Death Investigation. Nurses are frequently the first medically educated to observe evidence of trauma as related to suspected crime, how, when and where did the trauma occur and at times, the inquiry of whether the deceased person is at fault or not and how they died. This discovery was the source of my inspiration to pursue a career in forensic nursing and death investigation over the past 31 years. I knew then that one day I would end my nursing career in a coroner or medical examiner’s office.

When submitting your Affidavit, you can request your vacation time off by supplying the dates, signing and dating the form. If you plan a vacation after you have submitted your form, you may call the Clerk of District Court's Jury office at (307) 235-9247 and request to be excused during vacation times.

If you have a medical condition which precludes you from serving as a juror, we request you ask your doctor for a short statement indicating your inability to serve. We do not need to know the type of condition or any medical information, only that you are unable to serve.

We cannot give credit for transfer from a car that you still own, even if you no longer drive that car. Most of the tax you're paying on your car is not a use tax - it's an ownership tax, similar to the tax on your house. Actually driving the car or not doesn't make a difference.

The lottery list will be renewed on February 1st of every year. Anyone wishing to have their name on the list should register in person at the Road & Bridge office on February 1st or the first business day thereafter.

To find out what your zoning area is, you will need to call the Development Department (307) 235-9435, make sure you have the subdivision name (if appropriate) or section, township, range, physical address, and the name of the property owner.

Tax notices are sent to all taxpayers around the first week of September. Some years it may be a little bit earlier, some may be a little later. We send over 40,000 notices each year, and unfortunately some do get lost or are wrongly delivered. If you do not have your notices by the end of September, please call us at (307) 235-9370 and we'll gladly send out copies.

Taxes are payable in two installments. The first installment is delinquent after November 10, and the second installment is delinquent after May 10 of the following year. The law does allow us to forgive the interest due on the first installment if you pay your entire year's tax on or before December 31.

Taxes are assessed to the owner of the property on January 1 of the tax year. If your property was purchased and the deed was recorded after January 1, it will appear in the old owner's name. Consequently, you may not receive a tax bill. Please call us at (307) 235-9370 and we'll gladly send one to you.

* First, you need to contact one of the advisors by email or phone call. * Second, you would come to three consecutive meetings to see what the program has to offer. * Finally, you would fill out all the necessary paperwork and go through an oral board to get voted in.

This program does have a small fee to join. The cost after the Cadet is voted in is $40.00 (subject to change). The fees include the Cadet to be chartered with the post for insurance purposes. The Cadet will be issued uniforms and any other gear the post has in stock. The new Cadet will be required to purchase a pair of black police style boots that can be polished up once voted into the post.

No, this program does not guarantee a job in law enforcement. This program gives each Cadet an insight into law enforcement and will give them the tools they need to start any law enforcement career. The Cadet Program will be a great reference on any resume when applying for law enforcement jobs.

The Natrona County Sheriff Cadet Program help out the community with many events throughout the year. The Cadets usually meet every Wednesday from January - July and then they meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from August - December. Meetings, training and events change from one year to the next.

Registered sex offenders living in Natrona County may not live within 1000 feet of school property. If there are questions on whether they can or cannot live in a location, they need to contact the Natrona County Sheriff's Office or the Sheriff's Office in the county they reside in.

The Application for Duplicate Title must be signed by all owners listed on the title and notarized. The form must then be submitted along with a $15 fee to the clerk's office:Office of the Clerk200 N. CenterSuite 19Casper, WY 82601